Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-13
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Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazcttcl
LINCoLNIA, Aug. 10Th, 1SS7.-Relefis ex-
perenced in the letting up of the hot spell
that has prevailed, when the usual ex-
clamation "ain't it hot" was cooled by
a sslamanderic response, "It's warm" Not
withstanding the heated term emerged from
all appear to retain healthy equilibrium
and manifest steadfastness to patronymics.
4 severe drought prevails seriously dam
aging to vinous and crops maturing.
The farmers club, OF this vicinity ct its
regular meeting recently ut Mr.. ]. L. Har-
ing's, was we'll attended. The proceedings
were brief as the ladies' mite society was
also convened and manifested desire that
the club mingle iu their consultations, to
assist in modifying the heat.
The critical committee reported through
Mr.. Truman Abrams as follows
Gentlemen, your committee named to
view the land, crop and appointments ap-
pertaining to the premises of our host of the
evening, having performed such duty say
eth The objectin view might be considered
an undertaking akin to red hot and demand
critical exposure to buffet the torrid heat
prevailing as affecting their longevity.
Lounging on new mown hay temporarily to
wax resolute for the task, in 8 large and
commodious barn filled from base to roof
with well cured grass, alias hay, the aroma
Of which, snufied by cattle, rowing and quar-
tered near by. would seem as if emotional
puisations Of thankfulness (by the quad
rpedal colony should throb that they have
kind aud generous pTovider of subsistence
and comforts when the wintry winds do
blow and the earth is covered with snow.
"Your committee, feeling calm, cool and
collected enough to venture out on their
ramble of observation, meandered to the
spring house of our host. They observed
that the true inwardness' of its manage.
ment appeared TO be we'll adapted for the
purposes intended, and its utility was visi.
bic. AS 20 success, our host reaped from
milk product. Cornieds were explored,
which revealed spots OF thinDess and cut
worms work, yet in general appearance
the crop looked fresh and thrifty, arising
from the we'll adapted locality for moisture
in the soil, and promises an abundant yield.
Freedom from graes and weeds was notice
able Ia gazing upon the potato crop the
vines looked strong, and great struggle
was manifest between 'tatoes, Taeweed, pus-
ley add glories es 10 which should predomi-
nate, and it was very evident that the culti-
vator, muscle and hoe, must have an active
go. The pastures presented abundant graz
ing, and an animal that could net satiate
Itself thereon should quit and turn up its
hoofs The cattle appeared full, sleek and
as tidy as q young maiden desirops OF sd-
mirsiion. Bushes and weeds occupied
some spaces, which, if 8nnihileted, would
give finer aspect. 1t may be we'll to state
that in the field crops the duty Of cultiVa-
tion is share affair, aud the labor upon the
same does not devolve upon our host to
wrestle With the weedy crops, but what was
in view blemishable as to bushes, &C., was
the duty Of the possessor of the premises 10
ahnve off from tue face thereof. Scarcity of
help has also proved agreat barrierin accom-
pishing much toward o nasty appearance.
The swine were large for their age, and
showed evident avoirdupoise Of passing
from pig juvenility to hog covporosity, and
! to be launched into-yery nice pork. The
poultry, mostly brown leghorn, though un-
dergoiug their annual shed-moulting, ex-
| hbited well, and eggs. actly revealed that
the great oval yield, and advantageous
profits therefrom, was due to good system
attic care and attention. Upon the duties of
| the committee being concluded, o very re-
freshing repast placed before US by our wor-
thy hostess, Miss Mary CoWliug, was unan-
imously appreciated, and soon thereafter
! your committee sought for the loved ones at
home" successfully as far as heard from.
The report being approved, the question
| pending, as to the best breed of cattle for
butter and milk, and method of feed OF
same, was passed, to be continued" ct the
next meeting of the club, announced to be
held at g. K. Pickett's, September l. Crit
ical committee for the occasion, Geo. Auld
Adam Martin and j. T. Haring. Whomso-
ever may come will be welcomed, and oul
honorable supervisors geniaity will boom
accordingly.
A very pleasant and enjoyable lawn party
was given at the grove at the residence o.
A. Martin, on the evening of the 9th inst
The attendance was numerous, and The
feeling appeared manifest that all had 6
good time.
& lawn party for the qualification of the
children of the Sunday school in this sec
ton, is now under consideration, to be helc
in the grove at the residence of Miss Emmf
Barnum.
A progressive watermelon fete" is on the
tapis. Further returns transmitted upor
the occur of the occurrence. X.
1t Should be Generally known
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